[Hiring] Senior Commodity Management - Plastics and Packaging @Stryker

Role Description

The Senior Commodity Management - Plastics and Packaging (Remote) is responsible for leading category strategy and execution across select plastics and packaging spend segments.

• Lead high-impact sourcing initiatives, negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements, and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver measurable results.
• Leverage market intelligence, supplier insights, and data-driven decision-making to shape category direction and align sourcing strategies with enterprise priorities.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to resolve complex challenges, enable product innovation, and support business growth.
• Drive cost optimization, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance across the Plastics and Packaging value chain.
• Elevate sourcing capabilities through strong analytics and forward-looking strategies.
• Lead and execute category strategy across Plastics and Packaging aligned with business and product roadmap priorities.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing strategy, including supplier segmentation, cost optimization, and long-term supply continuity planning.
• Negotiate and structure complex commercial agreements, including long-term contracts, volume commitments, and pricing frameworks with key strategic suppliers.
• Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions, including advancements in plastics technology, materials innovation, and supplier capabilities.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations to align sourcing strategies with product development and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify and execute value creation opportunities, including cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Ensure all sourcing activities, contracts, and supplier engagements align with company policies, governance standards, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Experience leading complex negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Experience leading sourcing initiatives within complex, engineered or materials-based supply markets, with Plastics or Packaging experience.
• Experience using analytics and AI tools to evaluate supply markets, support fact-based negotiations, and deliver measurable business impact.

Benefits

• United States of America Pay Ranges:
• USN: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual
• US5: $123,900 - $206,500 USD Annual
• US10: $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual
• US15: $135,700 - $226,200 USD Annual
• US20: $141,600 - $236,000 USD Annual
• US30: $153,400 - $255,700 USD Annual
• Travel Percentage: 10%

Company Description

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.